Belarus Releases Prisoners Amid US Sanctions Relief

The government of Belarus has released 250 prisoners, with 235 individuals freed domestically and 15 sent to Lithuania. This action was reportedly part of a deal brokered by the United States, which also agreed to provide sanctions relief. The U.S. embassy in Vilnius confirmed the details of the prisoner release. This development marks a significant diplomatic move, potentially signaling a shift in relations between Belarus, the US, and Lithuania.